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The Carle is the international champion for picture books. We collect, preserve, and present picture books and picture-book illustrations for audiences passionate about children’s literature.

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Illustration of six different colored horses leaping through air with child rider.

Current Exhibition

Horse Tales: Galloping into Children’s Books

June 17 - December 31, 2023

Saddle up for a picture-perfect horse show.

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Illustration of girl sitting in chair holding child and dog sitting on carpet.

Current Exhibition

The Art & Storytelling of Claire A. Nivola

April 22 - November 5, 2023

Claire A. Nivola introduces young readers to inspiring women in history.

Making Art Together

Sustainable Crayon Reuse

We are giving our broken and unwanted crayons a second life through The Crayon Initiative. Learn about this new sustainable partnership.

Upcoming Events

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Illustration of stars and moon with ladder

To New Heights! Fundraiser for The Carle

Saturday, November 4 2023
6 - 8 pm

Honor Alix Kennedy for 15 years of extraordinary leadership.

Native America girl dancing and smiling, with one hand on hip and the other raised above head holding a feather.

Educators' Night: Cynthia Leitich Smith

Wednesday, October 4 2023
3:30 - 6:30 pm

Guest speaker Cynthia Leitich Smith presents the 2023 Educators’ Night talk: Celebrating Native Voices & Visions for Young Readers.

Firefighter animals on a firetruck hosing down an ice cream shop on fire.

Special Storytime: R.W. Alley

Sunday, October 8 2023
2 - 2:30 pm

R.W. Alley will describe his path to creating Firefighters to the Rescue!, a new book set in the town of Breezy Valley, a community of anthropomorphic characters.